Chemical Production Labourer

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO's major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Chemical Production Labourer

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary – Union (10-month contract)

Location: North Vancouver (Onsite)

Hours: 12 hour rotating shift with 37 1/3 hours weekly +overtime as needed

Salary: $45.86/hour

Get To Know Us

ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Chemical Production Labourer to join our North Vancouver site Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the safe, efficient and environmentally sound operation of their specific area while working on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. You must have the ability to quickly respond to plant upsets and emergency situations.

The Role:

• Filling FIBC bags and loading them into shipping containers.
• Working with the Production Manager and the Logistics department regarding safety, security, environmental, logistics, personnel and process issues that arises at work.
• Interprets and reports on product quality to determine actions necessary to meet specifications.
• Involved in other plant duties such as acid washing, sump cleaning and general labour to maintain plant operations.
• Trains new peers and summer students on all aspects of the FIBC warehouse and other duties as required. Actively supports ongoing reviews and updating of area relevant to operating procedures.
• Prepares equipment for safe lock-out (including all other safety related standards) for maintenance and contractor personnel.
• Assists operations with moving, cleaning and inspecting railcars.

The Person:

• Experience working in industrial and/or process plant environment
• Education: Post-secondary two-year program in technical field – i.e., 4th Class Power Engineering Program
• Previous forklift experience with valid certification

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, capable of working with different groups
• Self-motivated, who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.